During an appointment, you can ask how a task is introduced and what the practitioner is looking for before moving on. Clear explanations help you understand both the clinical purpose and how your dog is being invited to participate.
If home guidance is proposed, discuss what support you need to understand it. Your dog’s experience, your confidence and the practical setting all belong in the conversation about how learning will fit the plan.
Bring this into the conversation
- How is this task being introduced?
- What will guide the next step?
- What explanation would help you feel confident?
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